| New World wines is the term that is used to refer to | | | | growing in popularity is Australia, whose wines were |
| wines made anywhere other than in the countries of | | | | once criticised for being overripe. But now, the |
| Europe. The classic, traditional wine making regions of | | | | country is widely recognised as utilising some of the |
| Europe, including Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and | | | | most sophisticated winemaking techniques in all of |
| Spain, are known around the globe for their many | | | | the world and famous for their Tasmanian Pinot Noir |
| centuries of wine making; but now, New World wines | | | | and others like Cabernet Sauvignon from several |
| are also gaining in popularity amongst connoisseurs in | | | | valleys throughout the country. Neighbouring New |
| spite of their comparative lack of history. | | | | Zealand is known for its trademark Sauvignon Blanc |
| Specifically, New World wines are those that come | | | | as well as Pinot Noir and Chardonnays made from |
| from the countries of Argentina, Australia, Canada, | | | | Burgundy grapes. |
| Chile, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, and also | | | | Although wine is produced in many areas of the |
| the United States, all of whom began exporting their | | | | United States, 90% of it is created in the state of |
| wines in the 1980s. Winemakers from these New | | | | California which is widely known for its Napa Valley |
| World countries in Latin America, America, Australia | | | | wineries. Now, California is synonymous with New |
| and South Africa have developed their own | | | | World Cabernet Sauvignons, Chardonnays, and |
| techniques that are tailored to their respective lands | | | | Zinfandel wines while other states in the U.S. are |
| and climates along with implementing those used | | | | known for wines like Pinot Noirs (Oregon, |
| dating back to the Old World's days of the Roman | | | | Washington), and hybrids or Vitis labrusca varieties |
| Empire. | | | | (New York). |
| New World wines are typically created from grapes | | | | The debate as to which are better when it comes to |
| growing in vineyards with hotter climates than those | | | | New versus Old World wines is an ongoing one that |
| in most regions of Europe and as a result, often tend | | | | first began when the exportation of wines became |
| to be more full bodied with a higher alcohol content. | | | | commonplace from countries other than those in |
| However, some New World winemakers also turn to | | | | Europe. And now, thanks to the proliferation of the |
| sophisticated means of aging their wine using new | | | | Internet, enthusiasts have the opportunity to quickly |
| oak to bring about a fruitier style. Intricate irrigation | | | | sample wines from anywhere in the world, fueling the |
| systems, adding natural compounds, and of course, | | | | debate further as to which regions offer the absolute |
| oak aging, are all a part of New World winemakers' | | | | best in fine wines. |
| repertoire. | | | | Because winemakers in the New World have caught |
| Argentina, the world's fifth largest producer of wine, | | | | up to their Old World counterparts mostly in part to |
| has a rather long history of winemaking amongst its | | | | advanced technology, but also because descendants |
| natives, although the industry has experienced a | | | | of experienced winemakers have moved from their |
| great resurgence in the last decade or so, mirroring | | | | homelands and taken centuries old secrets with |
| the success of neighbouring Chile. | | | | them, the quality and standards of both may |
| Another region of New World wine makers that is | | | | definitely be on parallel with one another. |